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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.59, 22,069.50 and 5,355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.59, 22,069.50 and 5,355.69 is: 8,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.59 : 22,069.50 = 5,355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.59/22,069.50 = 5,355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.59x = 22,069.50 × 5,355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.59x = 118,197,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,197,400.46/14,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.85

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